Operating instructions Page 8 Chest freezer 7083 046-00 GT
Disposal notes The appliance contains reusable materials and should be disposed of properly - not simply with unsorted household refuse. Appliances which are no longer needed must be disposed of in a professional and appropriate way, in accordance with the current local regulations and laws. When disposing of the appliance, ensure that the refrigerant circuit is not damaged to prevent uncontrolled escape of the refrigerant it contains (data on type plate) and oil. Disable the appliance. Pull out the mains plug. Cut through the connection cable. WARNING Danger of suffocation due to packing material and plastic film! Do not allow children to play with packaging material. Take the packaging material to an official collection point. Range of appliance use The appliance is suitable solely for cooling food in a domestic environment or similar. This includes, for example, use - in staff kitchenettes, bed and breakfast establishments, - by guests in cottages, hotels, motels and other forms of accommodation, - in catering and similar services in the wholesale trade. Use the appliance solely as is customary within a domestic environment. All other types of use are inadmissible. The appliance is not suitable for storing and cooling medicines, blood plasma, laboratory preparations or similar substances and products covered by the 2007/47/EC Medical Devices Directive. Any misuse of the appliance may result in damage to or spoilage of stored goods. Furthermore, the appliance is not suitable for operation in potentially explosive atmospheres. Description of the appliance Operating and control elements Interior light (except GT 2122, GT 2132) Type plate Compressor compartment ventilation grille Safety instructions and warnings To prevent injury or damage to the unit, the appliance should be unpacked and set up by two people. In the event that the appliance is damaged on delivery, contact the supplier immediately before connecting to the mains. To guarantee safe operation, ensure that the appliance is set up and connected as described in these operating instructions. Disconnect the appliance from the mains if any fault occurs. Pull out the plug, switch off or remove the fuse. When disconnecting the appliance, pull on the plug, not on the cable. Any repairs and work on the appliance should only be carried out by the customer service department, as unauthor ised work could prove highly dangerous for the user. The same applies to changing the mains power cable. Do not allow naked flames or ignition sources to enter the appliance. When transporting and cleaning the appliance ensure that the refrigerant circuit is not damaged. In the event of damage, make sure that there are no ignition sources nearby and keep the room well ventilated. This appliance can be used by children of 8 years old and over, and also by persons with restricted physical, sensory or mental capacity or lack of experience and knowledge, if they are supervised or have been instructed on safe use of the appliance and understand the resulting risks. Children must not be allowed to play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children without supervision. Avoid prolonged skin contact with cold surfaces or chilled/frozen food. This could cause pain, numbness and frostbite. In the case of prolonged skin contact, protective measures should be taken, e.g. gloves should be worn. Do not eat ice cream, particulary ice lollies or ice cubes, immediately after taking them from the freezer compartment as there is a risk of "burning" because of the very cold temperatures. Do not consume food which has been stored for too long, as it could cause food poisoning. Defrost drain 8
Do not store explosives or sprays using combustible propellants such as butane, propane, pentane etc. in the appliance. Electrical components might cause leaking gas to ignite. You may identify such sprays by the printed contents or a flame symbol. Do not use electrical appliances inside the appliance. If you have a lockable appliance, do not keep the key near the appliance or within reach of children. The appliance is designed for use in enclosed areas. Do not operate the appliance outdoors or in areas where it is exposed to splash water or damp conditions. Special-purpose lamps (LED) in the appliance serve to illuminate the appliance interior and are not suited for room illumination. Climate rating The climate rating indicates the room temperature at which the appliance may be operated in order to achieve full refrigeration performance. The climate rating is indicated on the type plate. The position of the type plate is shown in the section entitled Description of the appliance. Climate rating SN N ST T SN-ST SN-T Room temperature +10 C to +32 C +16 C to +32 C +16 C to +38 C +16 C to +43 C +10 C to +38 C +10 C to +43 C Fault-free operation of the appliance is ensured provided that the ambient temperature does not fall below -15 C. Setting up Do not place the appliance in areas of direct sunlight or next to a stove, heater or similar object. The floor on which the appliance stands must be horizontal and level. Place the appliance far enough away from the wall so that the lid can be opened and closed unhindered. 1 Do not cover the gap between the lower edge of the freezer and the floor, as the refrigeration unit has to be supplied with air for cooling. 2 There must be a gap of at least 20 cm between the ventilation grille and the wall. This gap must be kept clear and the ventilation openings uncovered. 3 Do not place any objects immediately next to the outer housing of the appliance. There must be a gap of at least 20 mm all round in order to ensure adequate heat discharge. Standard 378 specifies that the room in which you install your appliance must have a volume of 1 m 3 per 8 g of R 600a refrigerant used in the appliance, so as to avoid the formation of inflammable gas/air mixtures in the room where the appliance is located in the event of a leak in the refrigerant circuit. The quantity of refrigerant used in your appliance is indicated on the type plate. Dimensions (mm) A B C GT 2122 915 759 760 GT 2132 915 759 760 GT 2632 915 878 760 GT 3032 915 1004 760 GT 3622 915 1138 760 GT 3632 915 1138 760 GT 4232 915 1294 760 GT 4932 915 1378 809 GT 6122 915 1653 809 9
Electrical connection Only operate the appliance with alternating current (AC). The permissible voltage and frequency are indicated on the type plate. The position of the type plate is shown in the section entitled Description of the appliance. The socket must be properly earthed and protected by a fuse. The tripping current of the fuse must be between 10 A and 16 A. The socket must not be situated behind the appliance and must be easily accessible. Do not connect the appliance using an extension cable or extension socket. Do not use stand-alone inverters (conversion of direct current to alternating current/threephase current) or energy-saving plugs. Risk of damage to the electronic control system! Saving energy - Always ensure good ventilation. Do not cover ventilation openings or grille. - Avoid positioning the appliance in direct sunlight or near cookers, radiators and similar sources of heat. - The energy consumption depends on the installation conditions, e.g. the ambient temperature. - Keep the time the appliance is open to a minimum. - Store food logically. - Keep all food properly packed and covered so as to avoid its frosting up on the outside. - Always allow hot food to cool to room temperature before placing in the appliance. - If there is a thick layer of frost in the appliance: defrost the appliance. Accumulated dust increases the energy consumption: - Regularly clean the motor compartment ventilation openings to keep them free from dust. Control elements The red alarm lamp comes on if the temperature in the freezer compartment is not cold enough. This can be caused by: a long power failure; a fault in the appliance. In each case, make sure food has not defrosted or perished. The "Superfrost" lamp ➎ lights up when the "Superfrost" facility is switched on for freezing large quantities of fresh food (see "Freezing"). Switching the appliance on and off You are recommended to clean the appliance before switching it on for the first time (see "Cleaning"). To switch the appliance on Connect the appliance to the mains > the appliance is switched on. The green operating lamp comes on. The red alarm lamp comes on. The red alarm lamp goes out as soon as the freezer compartment is cold enough. To switch the appliance off Pull out the mains plug or set the temperature control to 0. Important When the temperature control is turned to "0", only the refrigeration system is switched off. Before cleaning, always disconnect the appliance from the mains. Remove the plug. Operating and control elements 2 3 5 4 1 Setting the temperature Using a coin, turn the arrow on the temperature control to a setting between 1 und 4. When the control is turned to 4, the temperature inside the appliance is at its lowest. For long-term storage of frozen food a temperature of at least -18 C is recommended. 1 Temperature control 2 Operating lamp 3 Alarm lamp 4 Superfrost button 5 Superfrost lamp If the chest is loaded up to a maximum of 300 mm below the top level of the basket, the appliance can be set to the 1 setting. This setting reduces the amount of power consumed by your chest freezer even further. The temperature should in any case be set so that if you place a thermometer on the top of the frozen food it reads at least -18 C. 10
Freezing Fresh food should be frozen to the core as rapidly as possible. This is provided by the SuperFrost facility. The maximum amount of food in kg which can be frozen in 24 hours is shown on the type plate (Freezing capacity). Note The upper stacking limit is the top level of the baskets! Freezing with Superfrost Press the Superfrost button. The Superfrost lamp comes on. Wait 24 hours. The Superfrost facility automatically switches the fast freezing procedure off after 72 hours. Important When you press the Superfrost button, the compressor might not switch on for up to 8 minutes. This is due to the integrated rise-delay switch which is designed to increase the life span of the refrigeration unit. Notes on freezing Always store identical food items together. Pack food which you are freezing yourself in quantities appropriate to your household. To ensure that the food freezes right through, the following quantities should not be exceeded per pack age: fruit, vegetables: up to 1 kg, meat: up to 2.5 kg. Place the fresh food in the freezer. In order to achieve fast freezing, food should be in contact with the interior walls when it is placed in the freezer. Pack frozen food in standard freezer bags or reuseable plastic, metal or aluminium containers. Do not allow fresh food which is to be frozen to come into contact with food already frozen. Always keep packs dry in order to avoid them sticking together. Always write the date and contents on the pack and do not exceed the stated storage time for the food. Do not freeze bottles and cans which contain carbonated drinks as they might burst. Only take out as much food as is immediately required for thawing. Use food which has been thawed in prepared meals as quickly as possible. Frozen food can be thawed in the following ways: in a fan oven in a microwave oven at room temperature in the refrigerator You should not switch on the Superfrost function: - when placing frozen food in the freezer; - when freezing up to approx. 2 kg fresh food daily. 11
Equipment Interior LED light An LED lamp is fitted as standard to illuminate the interior of the appliance. The interior light switches on automatically when the lid is opened and switches off again when it is closed. The light intensity of the LED light corresponds to laser class 1/1M. Lock If your appliance has no lock fitted, you can fit one retrospectively. Important If the cover is removed, do not look directly at the light through optical lenses from close distance. This can damage your eyes. Replacing the lamp If the lamp is defective, it can be replaced taking into account the following points. 1. Pull out the plug or switch off the fuse. 2. Remove the cover panel in the direction of the arrow. Freezer tray With the freezer tray, small frozen food items (berries, herbs, chopped vegetables) can be gently frozen. Spread the frozen items out on the freezer tray (pieces of fruit do not stick together and so keep their shape). Only original LED lamps from the appliance manufacturer may be used. The lamp can be purchased from the customer service department or specialist dealers. WARNING! When using LED lamps made by other manufacturers, there is a risk of overheating or fire. The freezer tray can either be suspended on the basket or can be slid into the interior container and used as a partition. Baskets The baskets make it easier for you to sort food. The baskets can be suspended in the frame of the freezer by their handles. The baskets can also be placed on top of one another, by sitting the upper basket on the handles that are folded inwards. Press the handle downwards, lift and tilt inwards. StopFrost system This system reduces the formation of frost or ice so that the appliance needs defrosting less frequently. The formation of frost or ice depends on the operating and ambient conditions. Important note To ensure correct functioning, the opening of the Stop- Frost system at the back of the lid must not be closed. 12
Defrosting After the appliance has been in operation for some time, a layer of frost or ice will form on the inside walls. This increases energy consumption. Switch on SuperFrost the day before defrosting. Switch the appliance off to defrost. Pull out the mains plug. Wrap the frozen food, possibly still in the freezer basket, in paper or blankets and store in a cool place. Remove the plug from the drain opening. Remove the dividing wall or freezer tray and place underneath the appliance so that the defrosted water escapes through the drain opening into the dividing wall or the freezer tray. Leave the lid open while defrosting. After defrosting mop up the remaining water and clean the appliance. Do not use any mechanical devices or other artificial aids for defrosting other than those recommended by the manufactur er. Cleaning Before cleaning always switch off the appliance. Disconnect from the mains or switch off or unscrew the fuse. Clean the inside, equipment and outer walls with lukewarm water and a little detergent. Do not use abrasive or acid cleaners or chemical solvents. Do not use steam cleaners because of the risk of injury and damage. Ensure that no cleaning water penetrates into the electrical components or ventilation grille. Dry all parts well with a cloth. The ventilation grilles should be cleaned regularly. Dust deposits increase energy consumption. Ensure that none of the wires or other components are dislodged, bent or damaged. Malfunctions If a malfunction occurs during operation, check whether it is due to an operating error. You may be able to rectify the following faults yourself: Appliance does not function: the control lamps are not lit. - Is the plug correctly fitted in the mains socket? - Is the fuse intact? Loud running noise: - Is the appliance set up firmly on the floor? - Does the appliance cause nearby items of furniture or objects to vibrate? Please note that noises caused by the refrigerant circuit cannot be avoided. The temperature is not low enough: - Is the temperature setting correct (see Setting the temperature)? - Have excessive amounts of fresh food been placed in the appliance? - Does the separately installed thermometer show the correct reading? - Is the ventilation system working properly? - Is the appliance set up too close to a heat source? If none of the above causes apply and you cannot rectify the fault yourself, contact the nearest customer service department stating the type of appliance 1, service number 2and appliance number 3as indicated on the type plate. The position of the type plate is shown in the section entitled Description of the appliance. Shutting your appliance down If your appliance is to be shut down for any length of time, switch it off and disconnect the plug or switch off or unscrew the fuse. Clean the appliance and leave the lid open in order to prevent unpleasant smells. The appliance complies with the relevant safety regulations and EU Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/35/EU. 13